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Fg Off. Niels Juul Rysensteen Buchwald

Unit

234 Sqn

Aircraft

Spitfire Vb
, AR435

Date

09.09.43

Time

14:10 -15:40

Details

Escort to Venturas to bomb Merville. Enemy aircraft seen when south of Dunkirk but no incidents. On approaching target heavy flak encountered. One bomber seen to dive emitting black smoke when over the target. Squadron returned to base.